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At Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) Tampa, students can choose from a wide range of healthcare training and degree programs to prepare for careers in the allied health field. Hillsborough County, Florida, is home to many medical facilities and practitioners’ offices, which means ample employment opportunities for qualified professionals with healthcare degrees and diplomas.


The following healthcare programs are offered at the Tampa, FL campus:

Healthcare Diploma Programs

Associate of Science Degree Programs

Value to Students

Ultimate Medical Academy focuses exclusively on healthcare training and degrees. Students can earn a diploma in less than a year or a degree in as few as 18 months. Some diploma programs can be completed in just nine weeks! All of UMA's healthcare programs are designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge required to qualify for entry-level healthcare jobs.

Other advantages of enrolling in healthcare training at UMA Tampa:

  • Easy admissions process and dedicated representatives to assist with the enrollment process
  • Financial aid is available to students who qualify
  • Day, night and weekend classes
  • Many programs feature externships for hands-on, real-world experience
  • Most programs prepare students to sit for industry certification exams
  • Career Services team committed to helping students find job opportunities

Accreditation and Memberships

Students seeking an accredited healthcare school in Tampa will be pleased to know that Ultimate Medical Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which is the only agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as both an institutional and specialized accreditor focusing on healthcare education and training. In addition, those looking for a nursing school in Tampa can be confident that UMA’s Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Ultimate Medical Academy also has memberships in the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) and Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC).

UMA Tampa Location and Directions

Located at the corner of North Florida Ave. and Busch Blvd., UMA Tampa is conveniently situated near I-275. The Tampa campus features classrooms, well-equipped labs, study areas with computers and other resources, student lounges and administrative offices within 80,000 square feet of space, with plenty of parking and easy access to public transportation.

Ultimate Medical Academy's Tampa campus is located at:
9309 N. Florida Ave., Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33612


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Want to connect with Ultimate Medical Academy students and graduates, and keep up with the latest news? Follow UMA on Twitter, “Like” UMA on Facebook and subscribe to the UMA YouTube Channel.

Here are just a few of the many UMA reviews and success stories our graduates have shared:

“UMA exceeded my expectations. Our teachers went above and beyond, even setting up externships for us so that we could get experience. … My plans for the future are bright. I am working in healthcare and am very happy! UMA is a life-changing investment in your future.”
- Debora Simpson, Medical Billing and Coding, UMA Tampa

“During my externship, we drew blood the first day and also saw a doctor insert a chest tube. The fact that it was the first day was pretty special. It motivated me to work hard and learn as much as possible during my time there. ... The hands-on training was what got me a job after school. I love what I’m doing.”
- Tom Sisson, Patient Care Technician, UMA Tampa

For information on student graduation rates, retention and placement rates, and student financial obligations click here.